Accident Details
Date
Tuesday, August 15, 1989
NTSB Number
MKC89LA181
Location
WASECA, MN
Event ID
20001213X29213
Coordinates
44.079463, -93.500816
Aircraft Damage
Substantial
Highest Injury
Minor
Fatalities
0
Serious Injuries
0
Minor Injuries
1
Uninjured
0
Total Aboard
1
Probable Cause and Findings
INADEQUATE PREFLIGHT BY THE PILOT WHICH RESULTED IN FUEL EXHAUSTION DUE TO AN INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF FUEL. THE TAILWIND, HIGH OBSTRUCTION (POWER LINE), AND CROP (BEANS) WERE CONTRIBUTING FACTORS.
Aircraft Information
Registration
N8471E
Make
BELL
Serial Number
2654
Engine Type
Reciprocating
Registered Owner (Historical)
Name
SCOTTS HELICOPTER SERVICES INC
Address
PO BOX 92
Status
Deregistered
City
LE SUEUR
State / Zip Code
MN 56058
Country
United States
Data Source
Data provided by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). For more information on this event, visit the NTSB Records Search website. NTSB# MKC89LA181